Meaning

Primary

Reality

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The present is the truth. It is what's going on right now. It is reality.

Reading

げんじつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

「頼むから、現実を見てくれよ!これはケーキじゃなくてうんちなんだ!」

"For God’s sake, face reality! This isn’t cake, it’s poop!"

Kanji Composition